Lancaster County , Nebraska

Population: 323,673 residents · 2023 Census ACS

Income $72,625 Home $258,900 Rent $1,045/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

Across 323,673 residents, Lancaster County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Nebraska and neighboring counties alike. FEMA's National Risk Index ranks Lancaster County in the top 9% nationally for overall natural-hazard exposure, with tornado activity the dominant local risk.

$72,625
Median Income
household
$258,900
Home Value
median
$1,045/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate

Income & Housing

Median Household Income $72,625
Per Capita Income $40,663
Poverty Rate 11.7%
Median Home Value $258,900
Median Gross Rent $1,045/mo
Owner Occupied 58.8%
Renter Occupied 41.2%

Demographics & Education

Total Population 323,673
Median Age 34.3 yrs
Bachelor's or Higher 41.1%

Health Outcomes

CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults

35.7%
Obesity
9.4%
Diabetes
12.6%
Smoking
30.0%
High Blood Pressure
20.5%
No Physical Activity
20.5%
Depression
30.3%
Insufficient Sleep
75.7%
Annual Checkup

Natural Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores

Relatively Moderate

Overall risk score: 90.7  ·  91th national percentile

🌪️ Tornado
98.76
🔥 Wildfire
93.70
❄️ Winter Storm
97.96
🌍 Earthquake
40.81
☀️ Drought
69.78

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